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Plant trees to beat the heat
Makkah newspaperTHE people of Arabian Peninsula, who are surrounded by deserts, should be the first to search for trees in order to take shelter under their shade and enjoy their greenery and beauty. Environment represents not only trees having fruits and flowers but also all living creatures who take refuge under the shadow of trees. Trees and greenery soothe our eyes. Moreover they are a good source of food and are essential for life of human beings and other living creatures.The search for a green and clean environment has become a global issue that draws more attention than other subjects. Political parties have been formed in some parts the world, calling themselves the Green party. There is no comparison between our desert and arid environment and countries having large areas of...
June 05, 2018

Plant trees to beat the heat

Make the employees happy for business to succeed
IT’s a well-known fact that the management’s positive or negative dealings with employees will reflect on their behavior with customers, and their lack of pride in the institution or company where they work is an indicator of a major defect.Simon Sinek, author of the book titled “How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action”, explains the role of good and bad leadership in changing the condition of a company. He said an airline company in the US went through difficult times in the 80s and early 90s as it suffered heavy losses, and had filed for bankruptcy. It appointed 10 senior executives one after another within a short period of 10 years but its performance indicators remained the same.When Gordon Bethune was named the airline’s new CEO he wrote a report entitled “From...
June 04, 2018

Make the employees happy for business to succeed

A new weapon to fight harassment
Al-Jazirah newspaperTHE great interaction of the public through social networking sites and the positive comments in the mass media welcoming the approval of the anti-harassment law confirms the maturity of the various segments of Saudi society.The law was prepared by the Ministry of Interior on the directive of the higher authorities and presented to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman for his endorsement.Saudis have been waiting for this law, considered the crown of laws as it will protect the rights of individuals, women and children in the street, home, work places and public places.The new law is significant in light of the increasing participation of women in various official, social and economic activities. It also comes at a time when women will start driving on the...
June 03, 2018

A new weapon to fight harassment

Disappointing electricity bills
Al-Madinah newspaperWell before summer began, many people started conserving electricity, which was a reaction to the recent increase in electricity tariffs. From turning off non-essential home appliances to talking to their children about the importance of conserving electricity, these people thought their energy-conserving practices would help lower their bills.However, despite their most sincere efforts, families were surprised to receive electric bills that were higher than before the new tariffs kicked in. For instance, one man received a bill for SR609, a SR40 increase from his previous bill of SR569, which means that his conservation efforts had little or no effect.This is very disappointing as many people do their best to conserve as much electricity as possible and yet their...
June 02, 2018

Disappointing electricity bills

Reforms will put the economy back on the right track
Al-Eqtisadiya newspaperMany are hopeful that the economy will recover from the slow and sluggish growth that we have experienced over the past two years and that we will overcome all of the problems that we have encountered, such as unemployment and economic stagnation.Many businesses have closed some of their branches to reduce operational costs and have let Saudi and expatriate workers go, while some businesses have shut down altogether. Around 490,000 businesses shut between 2015 and 2017. There is no doubt that this is a large number that has impacted us in different ways, such as increasing unemployment from 11.6 percent in mid-2016 to 12.8 percent by the end of 2017. A large number of expatriate workers have also left the Kingdom for good.When economic reforms were introduced,...
June 02, 2018

Reforms will put the economy back on the right track

It is time to regulate pharmacies
OkazThe sheer number of pharmacies that exist in the Kingdom, sometimes several on one street, points to a problem that has not been handled or investigated properly. I am particularly troubled by their number, which in many cases means that pharmacies on a single street outnumber grocery stores and restaurants. Many pharmacies also sell products that are unrelated to medicine.The way retail pharmacies operate – from employee conduct to the process in which licenses are granted – is flawed and has turned pharmacies into large stores that offer substandard medicine that can be purchased with or without a prescription.Often, retail pharmacists play the role of both the salesman and the doctor who diagnoses and recommends medicine, including antibiotics, which has resulted in a serious...
June 02, 2018

It is time to regulate pharmacies

Enact laws to protect women drivers
Al-Riyadh newspaperI would like to highlight the dereliction of duty by the authorities in preparation for women driving in the Kingdom from June 23 in order to ensure protection for women drivers. In previous articles I have drawn the attention of the Traffic Department to a number of important issues but it has not paid any attention to them despite the huge budget it receives every year, especially this year.I do not think there is any shortage of resources. The apparent shortage is in providing trained manpower and female traffic officers to welcome women drivers and assure them that they are safe. I have also previously written about the limited number of driving schools in the Kingdom.Another important issue is that the Traffic Department has given a green light to existing driving...
June 01, 2018

Enact laws to protect women drivers

Helping the homeless on Jeddah’s streets
Al-MadinahI received a message containing scary images of a homeless man in Jeddah’s Al-Aziziah district who is sleeping on the sidewalk, fighting with passersby and residents and generally disturbing public peace in the area. The pictures I saw of this man and his behavior confirmed that he is suffering from a mental illness and is a threat to everyone around him.Moreover, it is interesting to note that the man was actually reported to the authorities nearly three years ago by the residents of Al-Aziziah district. The complaint was made in 2015, with paperwork sent to Jeddah municipality under Case No. 36201809528. After the report was filed, the man disappeared for two years and then returned once again to the same district. Residents again reported his behavior to the municipality in...
June 01, 2018

Helping the homeless on Jeddah’s streets

What are we burying in our stomachs?!
Al-Madinah newspaperSaudi Arabia is a meat-loving nation. The country ranks high on the list of meat importing countries, a list, which includes the importation of cattle, sheep, camels and poultry. So, I cannot help but wonder about the quality of our food security. Food security does not mean the availability of meat, but rather the availability of meat of good quality.Anyone who has seen the viral videos of food inspectors confiscating food deemed unfit for consumption at restaurants, warehouses and other locations cannot help but wonder about the quality of the meat we are consuming. The question on everyone’s mind is: “Are we really burying in our stomachs animals that were sick in their lives and thus unfit for human consumption?”There is no need to get into stomach-churning...
June 01, 2018

What are we burying in our stomachs?!

Social media abused to attack Saudi Arabia
Al-Riyadh newspaperTHE enemies of mankind are on the increase. They include not only those who make destructive bombs and lethal poisons but also those who cause conflicts and bloodbaths by publishing material that promotes sedition, corruption and discord, making use of social media, especially Twitter.Hateful messages and tweets trigger conflicts and wrangling between people, thus destroying peace and tranquility in society. Saudis and other communities have been facing cyberattacks through social networking sites, aimed at creating sedition and causing harm to individuals, states and organizations.Many people use social media to spread rumors. There are others who spread rumors through tweets targeting national security. None of us imagined that the social networking sites, especially...
May 31, 2018

Social media abused to attack Saudi Arabia

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